Hackney Labour's team for 2014

Labour Party members in Hackney have chosen the candidates for Hackney’s council elections in 2014.

The selection weekend took place last month, where 57 Labour Party candidates were picked democratically by hundreds of local Labour Party members having been put through their paces at hustings in each of Hackney’s 21 wards.

The 2014 Council elections will be fought on the new ward boundaries in Hackney, and Labour will be standing candidates in every ward. Jules Pipe was also reselected last month to be Labour’s candidate for Mayor in 2014.

Jules Pipe said, “We have a fantastic team in place for the next elections – all dedicated and committed to representing residents in the Borough, campaigning against damaging Government cuts and working to protect the services that Hackney residents value the most.

“Since Labour took control of Hackney Council in 2002, Hackney has changed for the better – improving vital local services, driving up education results, building affordable homes, crime reducing year-on-year, and no rise in Hackney’s council tax for eight years.

“Every Labour candidate wants Hackney to be a more equal place, where everyone, no matter what their background, can realise their potential, and where opportunities are fairly shared by all.

“Over the past three years we have defended the borough against the Government’s spending cuts which look set to continue. Hackney Labour has an experienced, capable and enthusiastic team that will continue to stand up for local residents, and are determined to do all we can for a fairer, greener, safer and better Hackney.”